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Hello Parents,

Wednesday's professional development session was a success.Staff analyzed student academic growth between benchmark A(September) and benchmark B (December). We are busy�nalizing all plans for this year's Senior Class trip. Parents willmake �nal payment one week from today. I am excited toannounce that we will now begin accepting Senior trip paymentsfrom families throughout the four years of high school in hopes to best support the greatestnumber of students possible in participating in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please readthe letter below for additional details.

Next week will begin the course selection process. By February 18th, all 8th through 11thgrade students will have selected 8 courses to enroll in next school year as well as 2 coursealternates. The selection of courses for a student is perhaps the most impactful academicdecision that a family makes on both the child’s high school experience and on theopportunities that the child will have after graduation. A student’s high school courseworkshould be chosen by considering both a student’s interests and their aspirations beyond highschool.

I will present a summary of course selection points of emphasis to all 8th through 11th gradestudents on Monday. I will continue to share many of these points with you throughout thenext month. Students will experience a number of presentations next week related to courseselection including our Elective Fair on Friday where they can learn more about each electivecourse from students currently enrolled in each class. Our Course Selection Book will provideyou with invaluable information on all of our programs and offerings, New Jersey’s highschool graduation requirements, and college-admissions expectations. I strongly encourageyou to go through this resource with your child throughout the next few weeks ensuring thatall course selections align with your child's future goals. Our Guidance counselors will beginmeeting with 8th grade students on January 21st and 9th through 11th grade students onJanuary 27th to enter 2020-2021 course requests. Parents will have the opportunity to reviewtheir child's course requests and ask for alterations the week of February 18th.

Next week is our �nal week prior to administering midterm examinations beginning January21st. Keep in mind that January 21st through 24th are early dismissal days for students.Midterm exam administration details are included below.

In Partnership,

Sean Gorman

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mid-term exams approachingHere is the mid-term exam schedule:

January 21st - Periods 1 & 2 ExamsJanuary 22nd - Periods 3 & 4 ExamsJanuary 23rd - Periods 5 & 7 ExamsJanuary 24th - Periods 8 & 9 Exams

Students should report directly to their �rst testing location by 7:53 a.m. on exam days. The�rst exam will begin after morning announcements at 8 a.m. and conclude at 10 a.m. Therewill be a brief break in between exams during which snacks will be available for sale in ourcafeteria. Students must report to the location of their second exam by 10:20 a.m. The secondexam will begin at 10:25 a.m. and end at 12:25 p.m.

Make-up exams for students who have excused absences will be administered from 12:30 to4:30 p.m. on the day that the student returns to school. Additional details are included in theletter below.

college & career readinessWednesday’s NCAA presentation will review the requirements of academic eligibility in orderto participate in Division I & II sports and the realities associated with recruiting. Student-

senior trip payments now accepted all 4 yearsFamilies now have the opportunity to make payments towards their child’s trip throughout allfour years of high school. Our hope is that this process will allow for all students and/orparents to pay towards the trip over time rather than pay the entire sum at one time or in threelarger payments.

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athletes will be called to the auditorium. NCAA eligibilityrequirements are now more demanding than ever before:

A student’s grade point average for NCAA eligibility is veryunique. This GPA exclusively factors in English, Math,Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language courses.

A student must earn at least a 2.3 grade point average (on a4.0 scale) in at least 16 English, Math, Science, SocialStudies, and Foreign Language courses to fully qualify forNCAA Division I scholarship and participation eligibility. The Division II requirement is a2.2 GPA. 10 of these courses must be completed by the end of Junior year.

Both Division I & II eligibility now includes a “sliding” SAT scale with minimal scoresbeginning at 920 for Division II and 980 for Division I.

Here is a link to a resource the NCAA has constructed to provide student-athletes and parentswith a summary of the requirements to become a NCAA Division I or II student-athlete - InitialEligibility Guide

new academic programs - 2020-2021

ap capstone diploma programGloucester High School is one of approximately 1,800 schoolsworldwide approved by the College Board to implement the APCapstone™ Diploma program―an innovative program thatallows students to develop the skills that matter most forcollege success, such as research, collaboration, andcommunication. The program consists of two courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar andAP Research. Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on fouradditional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signi�esoutstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and researchskills. Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (but not on fouradditional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research Certi�cate™. Gloucester High Schoolwill start offering AP Seminar in the fall of 2020. In AP Seminar, typically taken in 10th or 11thgrade, students choose and evaluate complex topics through multiple lenses; identifycredibility and bias in sources; and develop arguments in support of a recommendation. APSeminar is a project-based learning course. O�cial AP Seminar assessments include researchreports, written arguments, and presentations completed during the academic year. Studentscomplete the course by taking an end-of-course written exam in May.

rotc naval science ii

Our ROTC program will now progress to offering both NavalScience I & II. The purpose of this course is to build on thegeneral introduction provided in Naval Science I, to furtherdevelop the traits of citizenship and leadership, and to introducecadets to the technical areas of naval science and the role ofthe U. S. Navy in maritime history and the vital importance ofthe world’s oceans to the continued well-being of the UnitedStates. Course content includes ongoing instruction intoLeadership; introduction to Maritime History, including theAmerican Revolution, Civil War, the rise of the U. S. to worldpower status, World Wars 1 and 2, the Cold War Era and the 1990s and Beyond; introduction toNautical Sciences to include Maritime Geography, Oceanography, Meteorology, Astronomy,and Physical Sciences.

biomedical scienceProject Lead the Way - Students who completed the �rst-yearcourse, Principles of Biomedical Science, this year will nowadvance to Human Body Systems in 2020-2021. The secondcourse in the biomedical science sequence is Human BodySystems. Students examine the interactions of human bodysystems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection,and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action,students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; usedata acquisition software to monitor body functions such asmuscle movement, re�ex and voluntary action, and respiration;and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.

county career & technical instituteCamden County College's Career & Technical Institute - We areworking with Camden County College’s Career & TechnicalInstitute to begin to provide Seniors with the opportunity tocomplete a half day of instruction at GHS while pursuing one oftheir career programs (including industrial arts). Senior,Madison Lopez, is on pace to both earn her diploma this Juneas well as her industry certi�cations in Cosmetology/HairStyling through this program. This has come at no cost to heror her family. Other programs offered include: AutomotiveTechnology, Baking & Pastry, Carpentry Technology, Certi�edMedical Assistant, Culinary Arts, Dialysis Technician, Electrical Residential,Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Pharmacy Technician, Plumbing, Veterinary Assistant,Welding Technology

what is option ii?Option II is an innovative and creative way for students to earnhigh school credit for learning experience outside of thetraditional classroom. Our Option II offerings are:

Rowan University Network Academic Coursework (Grade12)Camden County College Career & Technical Institute Programs (Grades 11 & 12)Cooper Health Network Career Shadowing Program (All Grades)Future Teachers Program (Grade 12)Employment (Grade 12)Internship (Grade 12)Gloucester City Junior Police Summer Academy (All Grades)New Jersey State Trooper Youth Week (Grade 12)New Jersey Boys & Girls State (Grade 12)

college rotc presentationAlexa Long graduated from GHS in 2016 and now attends Rutgers University in New Brunswickthrough their JROTC program. On Tuesday, she returned to GHS with one of her classmates topresent about their experience in the JROTC program to students during Study Hall. They alsopresented to our ROTC class.

physical education shirts - semester 2We have made plans to join many area high schools in providing students with school-issuedt-shirts to wear during Physical Education class. These t-shirts will be provided to all studentsat no cost. We will provide two shirts to every student at the beginning of the secondsemester (currently scheduled to begin January 29th, 2020). In future years, incomingFreshmen will be provided with two new shirts and returning 10th through 12th grade studentswill be provided with one new shirt each school year.

Students will be required to wear these shirts during Physical Education as students havealways been required to change for this physical activity-based course. Changing intoappropriate clothing before and after physical activity is an important practice of good hygienethat students need to learn. These standard t-shirts will also promote school unity and prideand ensure that we can identify all of our students quickly if an emergency situation ever

occurred out back on our school grounds where Physical Education often takes place duringwarmer weather.

senior yearbook engraving & adsParents are welcome to pay for their child's Senior yearbook to have their name imprinted onit. Families are also welcome to honor their child by placing a personal ad in the year bookcongratulating them. Personal ads are due Monday, January 13th. Please review theinformation attached below.

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the week aheadMonday, January 13th –

Study Hall: 2020-2021 Course Selection StudentPresentationsAlice Costello School 8th Grade 2020-2021 CourseSelection Presentation

Tuesday, January 14th –Gloucester Middle School 8th Grade 2020-2021 Course Selection Presentation10th &11th Grade Study Hall Meeting - Camden County College Technical Institute OptionII Offerings

Wednesday, January 15th –Homeroom Meeting - 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students Interested in ROTC programStudy Hall Meetings for Student-Athletes - NCAA Eligibility & Recruitment

Thursday, January 16th –Homeroom Meeting - 9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Students Interested in Project Lead the WayEngineering, Computer Science, and/or Biomedical Science11th Grade Study Hall Meeting - Rowan College at Gloucester County Option II Offerings2nd FAFSA Workshop of School Year - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 17th –Blue & Gold DayElective FairFinal Senior Trip Payment Due ($479)

athletics scheduleMonday, January 13th

Bowling vs. Lindenwold - 3:45 p.m.JV Girls Basketball vs. Woodstown - 4 p.m.Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Woodstown - 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 14thJV Wrestling vs. Pennsville - 6 p.m.Varsity Wrestling vs. Pennsville - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15thJV Girls Basketball vs. Schalick - 4 p.m.Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Schalick - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, January 17thFreshman Boys Basketball vs. Clearview - 4 p.m.JV Boys Basketball vs. Clearview - 4 p.m.Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Clearview - 5:30 p.m.

For the most up-to-date information on all Lions Athletics Schedules, check here.

club/activity meeting scheduleMonday

Pep Club - 5:00

WednesdayGaming Club - 2:30

photos of the weekJunior, Rachel, Chen, was the �rst student driver of our brandnew "Behind the Wheel" Driver's education car! We are extremelyproud to offer this program at no cost to our students throughour Physical Education Department.

want a peer tutor for your child?Peer Tutoring is available throughout the school year forstudents struggling academically through our National HonorSociety. Tutoring sessions take place during our common lunchtime. Please reach out to your child's Guidance counselor anytime that you feel that they could bene�t from the additionalsupport of a peer tutor:

Grades 9: Mr. Kevin HaganGrade 10: Mrs. CharlesGrade 11: Mr. BakeyGrade 12: Mrs. Bobo

looking for service opportunities?Serving and volunteering in your community has proven to be apowerful source of growth, particularly during adolescence. Allof our students can �nd information about volunteer

opportunities as well as details about becoming a member of our National Honor Society twoways:

Directly to their phone using our GHS Service Remind Account - @66he87.In the National Honor Society's Google Classroom. The code is bd85pt.

upcoming events:January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School ClosedJanuary 20th - MLK Boys Basketball Showcase Tournament@ GHSJanuary 21st - Period 1 & 2 Midterm Exams (EarlyDismissal for Students)January 22nd - Period 3 & 4 Midterm Exams (EarlyDismissal for Students)January 23rd - Period 5 & 7 Midterm Exams (EarlyDismissal for Students)January 24th - Period 8 & 9 Midterm Exams (Early Dismissal for Students)Week of January 27th - Senior Trip Payments Accepted: All Grade LevelsJanuary 27th - 2020-2021 Course Selection BeginsJanuary 28th - 2nd Marking Period/Semester 1 EndsJanuary 28th - ASVAB Administration @ GHSJanuary 29th - Student Physical Education Uniform Requirement BeginsFebruary 2nd - Groundhog DayFebruary 3rd - #NotEvenOnce Junior Health PresentationFebruary 3rd - National School Counseling Week BeginsFebruary 7th - 100th Day of 2019-2020 School YearFebruary 8th - ACT AdministrationFebruary 12th - AM PLC Late Entry for Students

Parent Program: Coffee with the CounselorsFebruary 14th - Valentine’s DayFebruary 14th - March SAT Registration DeadlineFebruary 17th - President’s Day - School ClosedWeek of February 18th - Parents Can Review Student 2020-2021 Course Selections

featured college of the weekCaldwell University is a small, 4-year, private university andliberal arts college with its campus located in Caldwell, NJ.There are approximately 1,650 undergraduate students with afreshman class size of roughly 500. Admitted students typicallyrank in the top 50% of their high school class and have anaverage SAT score between 960 and 1150. Click here to learn more - Caldwell University.

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ghs guidance departmentGHS Guidance Department Website---College planning, military resources, scholarships,�nancial aid, and much more...

College Board---Invaluable resources for nearly everything related to "College & CareerReadiness"---PSAT's, SAT's, AP classes, college & major searches, scholarship searches, etc.

NJ STARS---Free college tuition for students in the top 15% of their class!

FAFSA---Free Application for Federal Student Aid

HESSA---Everything New Jersey families need to know about �nancial aid.

Federal Student Aid---US Department of Education's �nancial aid website.

AVID---Learn more about this application-based program which has proven to prepare allstudents for college readiness & success in a global society since 1980.

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